The Opportunity

Candidates with experience in either Development Bogging or Remote Production Bogging are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting time to join Catalyst Metals as we continue to grow across the Plutonic Gold Belt. With multiple new mining areas coming online, we are seeking experienced Bogger Operators to join our Development and Remote Production teams. Whether your experience lies in development headings or tele-remote production stopes, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and productive underground mining outcomes.

About the Role

We take pride in the ground we work in – competent rock, a strong safety culture and a modern Sandvik fleet that sets you up for success. You’ll find a supportive team environment with real pathways for development, working in technically challenging conditions that build depth in your skills and exposure to precision underground mining.

As we build toward 2.2 million tonnes per annum, efficient load and haul performance is central to achieving production targets. Our Bogger Operators are critical to keeping headings clean, stopes productive and ore moving safely to surface.

Operating modern Sandvik LHDs equipped with RTC systems, you’ll work across development and production areas, maintaining steady material movement and supporting cycle time optimisation.

This is a role for operators who understand production flow and take ownership of tonnes moved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate underground Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) units across development and production areas

- Bog development headings and production stopes safely and efficiently

- Set up and operate tele-remote bogger systems

- Load, haul and transfer ore and waste material to stockpiles and ore passes

- Load underground trucks

- Maintain underground roads, headings and working areas

- Complete pre-start inspections and report equipment defects

- Assist Service Crew,



Charge-Up and Jumbo Operators as required

- Contribute to achieving daily and monthly production targets

- Adhere to all site safety standards, procedures and operational requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven experience operating underground boggers/LHDs

- Experience in Development Bogging and/or Remote Production Bogging

- Tele-remote bogging experience (highly regarded)

- Experience operating Sandvik 514 and/or 517 loaders

- Robust awareness of underground traffic management and interaction risks

- Commitment to maintaining clean and efficient working areas

- Strong commitment to safety and team-based work

- Ability to follow procedures and work to plan

- Current Manual C-Class Driver's Licence

- Current Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)

Why Catalyst?

FIFO isn't for everyone. That's why we focus on creating a supportive team culture, approachable leadership and an environment where people work hard and support one another.

We offer:

- 8:6 / 7:7 roster promoting genuine work-life balance

- Health insurance eligibility

- Opportunity to contribute beyond your core role and influence how we operate

- Supportive and collaborative site leadership team

- Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities

Working an 8:6 / 7:7 roster, you'll fly direct from Perth to Plutonic, arriving within 90 minutes of departure. On site, you'll enjoy modern ensuite accommodation, WiFi, a fully equipped gym, squash courts, multipurpose court and swimming pool.

This role offers genuine development potential for someone looking to build their career within a growing Australian mining business.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are currently being accepted, so apply now.

Catalyst Metals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Agency referrals are not being accepted.

📌 Underground Bogger Operators – Development & Remote Production (Perth)
🏢 Catalyst Metals
📍 Perth